How many startup accelerators are there in Australia?

NUVC maps over 200 active accelerator and incubator programs across Australia and New Zealand, spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, and Canberra. The full directory includes accelerators, venture studios, mentors, and service providers and is free to explore at nuvc.ai/ecosystem.

What startup accelerators are available in Sydney?

Sydney is home to a large number of startup accelerators and programs supporting founders at pre-seed and seed stage. Notable programs include Startmate, Antler, Stone & Chalk, and sector-focused accelerators in fintech, healthtech, and deep tech. Sydney also has a strong network of angel groups and early-stage investors. Browse the full Sydney program directory at nuvc.ai/ecosystem.

What startup programs are available in Melbourne?

Melbourne has a thriving startup ecosystem supported by programs including MAP (Melbourne Accelerator Program), Skalata Ventures, MedTech Actuator, and LaunchVic-backed initiatives. Victoria overtook NSW for the first time in 2025 for total venture capital deployed ($1.9B across 134 deals). Explore Melbourne startup programs at nuvc.ai/ecosystem.

What startup accelerators are there in Singapore?

Singapore is Southeast Asia's premier startup hub with world-class accelerator programs backed by Enterprise Singapore, Antler, BLOCK71, Entrepreneur First, and major global VCs. Singapore programs have strong connections to the Australian startup ecosystem and offer a gateway into broader Asian markets. Filter by Singapore on the NUVC ecosystem map at nuvc.ai/ecosystem.

What is a venture studio?

A venture studio (also called a startup studio or company builder) is an organisation that builds multiple startups from scratch rather than investing in existing ones. Unlike an accelerator, a venture studio typically co-founds the company, contributes the initial idea, provides full operational support, and takes a significant equity stake — often 30-60%. Australia has at least 13 active venture studios including Antler, BetterLabs, Glasshouse, and Rewired.

How many startup programs are there in New Zealand?

Auckland is the primary hub for startup programs in New Zealand, with 60+ active investors and a growing number of accelerator and support programs. New Zealand programs often have a strong connection to the Australian ecosystem, with several trans-Tasman accelerators running cohorts in both countries. Filter by Auckland or New Zealand on the NUVC ecosystem map at nuvc.ai/ecosystem.

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746 accelerators, incubators, venture studios, and service providers mapped for founders across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific. Filter by city, type, or sector — free to explore.

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